by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 23, 2026 | Travel
Dark Horse Brewing Co. officially found the best way to tell Old Man Winter to take a hike. On Saturday, February 21, the Marshall, Michigan community gathered at the compound for the city’s first-ever Soup Showdown, kicking off Marshall’s Restaurant Week with a... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 15, 2022 | Beer
The new ROAK Beer Garten feels like a mash-up of the movies “Money Ball (2011)” and “Lawless (2012).” When I mentioned this to Chuck, he looked at me rather quizzically. I’m sure he thought, “She’s lost her mind.” The ROAK Beer Garten Let me explain. When I... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 18, 2021 | Beer
Like everything else, COVID canceled the Dark Horse’s 2020 4 Elf Party. It was back in 2021 with prize money for the 4 Elf Costume Contests and new beers and many of the old ones. 4 Elf Party 2021 Go Dad (Marshall, Michigan’s premier tax service) warned us... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 17, 2018 | Beer
This year’s 4 Elf Party got off to a curious start which led to new friendships, discoveries about old friends and the launch of the holiday season. 4 Elf Party Before I jump into the curious event, I want to thank the Dark Horse crew for the event. It is... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 24, 2016 | Beer, Michigan
The Dark Horse Brewery Staff Brew-Off was Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the Beer Garten. The Snow Sculptures were missing because of the balmy temperature, but the ice sculptures were pretty amazing — although not naughty but definitely impressive. Seriously,... 
